News Round Up 2017

[Sweettears]

From what I recall, Yacht & Beach convention center is either getting or just got a huge expansion and overhaul - these rooms are not overly themed but look upscale to me and I think they would appeal to the convention crowd. For what it's worth, I love the refreshed (even if a bit generic) look as I am generally looking for a comfortable, plush room in a convenient location. Yacht Club has been a favorite resort of mine for fitting the above bill. The new look (and Keurig!!! Finally!!!) along with touches like the glassed in shower and closet system thingy is a welcome update in my mind and seems to follow the trends in the hotel industry of late.

I'm in that crowd and rooms without carpet only make sense in beach resort areas or the Caribbean. Otherwise it's just being cheap.

 

[Sweettears]

Yes it's getting an expansion.

It looks nice but it's not Disney. Disney hotels always went with the theme and had subtle Disney touches. This update doesn't have any seaside or yacht feel. It also doesn't appear to have any Disney touches.

Totally agree. This is unbelievable. I travel quite a bit and a deluxe room with no carpeting? You have got to be kidding me. $600 a night and no carpet? Are they having difficulty in filling the Four Seasons? Maybe they are trying to make CBR more attractive. They can list carpeting as an amenenty

 

[rteetz]

Totally agree. This is unbelievable. I travel quite a bit and a deluxe room with no carpeting? You have got to be kidding me. $600 a night and no carpet? Are they having difficulty in filling the Four Seasons? Maybe they are trying to make CBR more attractive. They can list carpeting as an amenenty

I don't think the four seasons is having issues. I thought they wanted to be more like the four seasons.

 

[Sweettears]

I don't think the four seasons is having issues. I thought they wanted to be more like the four seasons.

I was being sarcastic. This trend is most disturbing in my mind. With the trend towards DVC and the ever increasing pricing on deluxe resorts I don't get where they are going. As a long time advocate of staying on property they are rapidly running me off site. I never used to think that SD was the best option. It's a great example of how a nonDisney management company is going to out perform them on their own property

 

[WooPigScientist]

Easier to clean and probably more allergy friendly.

Yes! I know many like carpet (my husband included), but I would LOVE the option of rooms with little to no carpet. Between the upholstery and super-dry air, hotels are like the ninth circle of hell for my allergies.

 

[rteetz]

I was being sarcastic. This trend is most disturbing in my mind. With the trend towards DVC and the ever increasing pricing on deluxe resorts I don't get where they are going. As a long time advocate of staying on property they are rapidly running me off site. I never used to think that SD was the best option. It's a great example of how a nonDisney management company is going to out perform them on their own property

I'm with ya. I've only stayed at a non Disney hotel once and that was the dolphin. This makes the swan and dolphin more appealing to me.

 

[Sweettears]

I'm with ya. I've only stayed at a non Disney hotel once and that was the dolphin. This makes the swan and dolphin more appealing to me.

It will be interesting to see what happens when the price point of SD continues to be lower than Disney properties.

 

[jlundeen]

Blast you jlundeen! Channeling Hook. I am not in favor of vinyl flooring in over priced hotel rooms. For the price you pay I would hope that regular carpet cleaning and occasional replacement would be well within the normal maintenance expense

I can only imagine also that the sound of people walking in hard soled shoes on the floors above is going to be much more prevalent,

 

[rteetz]

 

[Irish_Mike]

I'm not the biggest in theater and production departments, particularly when it comes to Disney. But why does it feel like these are things that should have been extensively tested, and finalized, ages ago?

 

[rteetz]

I'm not the biggest in theater and production departments, particularly when it comes to Disney. But why does it feel like these are things that should have been extensively tested, and finalized, ages ago?

I'm sure they all have been. But with the inconsistency deviously they need to make sure everything works and works consistently. It's been said that their big tests this week all went well and 2/12 is looking very good.

 

[Travis B]

I've been in a few hotels in Europe that didn't have carpet - wonder if they are going for that Euro-modern sort of look

Our offsite hotel at DLR had no carpet - I didn't mind and honestly sort of preferred it.

 

[Travis B]

I'm sure they all have been. But with the inconsistency deviously they need to make sure everything works and works consistently. It's been said that their big tests this week all went well and 2/12 is looking very good.

I think you're right - this is probably more like a 'tech rehearsal'. They could be doing full on dress rehearsals overnight. I can't even be mad about ROL anymore - this poor show's had so many delays that all I can do is laugh at this point.

I -LOVE- how the lights (projections?) look on Everest. I think it's so cool when attractions/landmarks are integrated into the shows and fireworks, like the projections down the Main Street buildings (or Matterhorn, or Small World) for DL's 60th show.

 

[Harry Wallace]

Yes! I know many like carpet (my husband included), but I would LOVE the option of rooms with little to no carpet. Between the upholstery and super-dry air, hotels are like the ninth circle of hell for my allergies.

Agreed! I'm a fan, we stayed at AKL back in 2015 and our room was unbearably damp... they then kindly moved us to another room which had the same issue! After talking to several CMs, turns out there was a fire in Boma and that set off all the sprinklers. They have slowly been replacing the carpets in AKL since going from the top down.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Totally agree. This is unbelievable. I travel quite a bit and a deluxe room with no carpeting? You have got to be kidding me. $600 a night and no carpet? Are they having difficulty in filling the Four Seasons? Maybe they are trying to make CBR more attractive. They can list carpeting as an amenenty

They don't have to....

...it has that deluxe location...afterall

 

[lockedoutlogic]

This show at AK looks a little cheesey, does it not?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Our offsite hotel at DLR had no carpet - I didn't mind and honestly sort of preferred it.

If it is done well I think it can be fine - though I think it means you need to have thicker walls, etc as you don't have the carpet to help reduce sound

 

[monique5]

I think it Wow's me and my family every time we see the Lion King show in AK. For live entertainment, it is a must see in my book.

This. Same here, I try to see it at least 2x each trip . Next month I will only get to see it once .

 

[Maineiak]

I'm with ya. I've only stayed at a non Disney hotel once and that was the dolphin. This makes the swan and dolphin more appealing to me.

I don't think I've stayed onsite in 30 years (Contemporary) but will be at Yacht Club for a conference this Fall. In the 12-15 times we've come to WDW in the last 8 years, we've always stayed offsite for what appears to be 1/5 of the cost and better accommodations and amenities. We'll see how it stacks up this Fall.

 

[rteetz]

This show at AK looks a little cheesey, does it not?

How can you tell? That was just a test of the lights.